Catamaran Mistertong · video

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An Outremer catamaran sailing near the north coast of Cariacou struggles to maintain a steady course while running downwind in 14 to 15 knots of wind.0:20 The autopilot repeatedly fails to hold the heading, causing the vessel to round up into the wind.3:15 The crew identifies the issue as a sail imbalance, specifically excessive power in the mainsail relative to the headsail, which creates a leverage effect that the autopilot cannot overcome.2:44 After re-balancing the sail plan and tacking, the boat maintains a straight course.4:07 The crew later anchors off the south coast of Cariacou in 6 meters of water, preparing for an upcoming haul-out.14:11 They perform maintenance tasks including checking the condition of the forward peaks, organizing fenders, and practicing clove hitch knots.22:10 The crew also discusses using the Navily app for selecting anchorages and notes the necessity of local knowledge and visual inspection of the seabed when conditions allow.33:57

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